GIANTS NOTES

The Giants are planning a Friday afternoon practice to allow players Christmas morning with their families. Friday has been the key day each of the last three weeks in determining Jones’ availability to sit, start and then sit again.

➤ Cornerback James Bradberry was activated from the COVID-19/reserve list after the five-day minimum, meaning he never tested positive from his close-contact exposure.

Cornerback Darnay Holmes was not put on injured reserve, which would’ve meant missing three games, when he first injured his knee. Because he’s already missed two, will he be back this week?

“We have to get him on the grass and move him around,” Judge said. “I had hoped we could get him back within a few weeks. The signs looked promising enough.”

Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, who tested positive for COVID-19, is expected to be available to coach Sunday but might have to travel to Baltimore on his own as he wraps his 10-day quarantine. Garrett participates in virtual meetings but not practices.

➤ Rookie offensive tackle Matt Peart did not play for the first time since Week 2. Judge is a big proponent of subbing in offensive linemen — it was the root of his disagreement with former position coach Marc Colombo — so why the change?

“We had a plan for Matt in place,” Judge said. “He had an ailment that popped up last minute. It had nothing to do with his performance as of late or eliminating a rotation. He should be fine to go next week.”